What if a happier life was only a few simple choices away? A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, Scott Rieckens had built a "dream life": a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, Scott was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family's beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, Scott listened to a podcast interview that changed everything. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. Follow Scott and his family as they devote everything to FIRE (financial independence retire early), a subculture obsessed with maximizing wealth and happiness. Filled with inspiring case studies and powerful advice, Playing with FIRE is one family's journey to acquire the one thing that money can't buy: a simpler - and happier - life. Based on the documentary.
"Readers will benefit from the wisdom of saving today in the hope of a brighter tomorrow."
Library Journal
"A truly inspirational story that proves saving is not a sacrifice. It's a path to a life you love."
Grant Sabatier, author
"The path to FIRE is not linear, and this book perfectly captures the ups and downs many people face along the way. It's rare, however, to get such an intimate view into a family's journey from the very beginning. This book gives you that and is a fantastic behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming documentary. It contains interesting backstory, endearing personal moments, and actionable advice to he
